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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Poland to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education endeavours. Instructors want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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